The governance of smart cities cannot be effective without the active involvement of citizens. This session will explore how CivicTech and digital platforms enable the establishment of more transparent, collaborative, and inclusive governance. Experts, decision-makers, and innovators will share their experiences and discuss best practices for integrating citizens into decision-making processes and the development of urban projects.

Keywords: Participatory Governance, CivicTech, Smart City, Transparency, Citizen Engagement, Digital Platforms

Moderator: Anass Kettani - Vice President, Hassan II University of Casablanca
Speakers:
Abderrahim Outass – Vice President, Casablanca City Council
Latif Ladid – Founder and President, IPv6 FORUM – Luxembourg
Montaser Hiyari - Director of Capacity Development & Training, Arab Urban Development Institute – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Badre Tnacheri Ouazzani – Vice President, City of Rabat, in charge of International Cooperation
Christophe Hugon – City Councilor, Marseille City Hall, France
Anouar Sabri – President of Imperium, Chair of the Parliamentary Working Group on AI, Founding President of Les Impériales
Sapna Poti – Director, Strategic Alliances, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India

Urban data plays a key role in optimizing public services and enabling informed decision-making. This circle will explore how the use of open data, participatory platforms, and Artificial Intelligence can enhance the governance of Casablanca and strengthen citizen involvement in the management of their city.

Keywords: Open Data, AI, Urban Governance, Transparency, Smart City, Public Management

Moderator: Fatima Zahra Alami – Dean of the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca (UH2C)
Speakers:
Bertrand Serp – Vice-President for Digital Transition at Toulouse Métropole
Roaya Cherkaoui Salhi – Director of Strategy, Transformation, and Consulting, Concentrix Maghreb
Antonio Puliafito – Full Professor of Distributed Systems, University of Messina, Italy
Hind Kabaili – Full Professor of Distributed Systems, University of Messina, Italy
Murielle Bissek – Project Manager, Urban Platform of the United Councils and Cities of Cameroon
El Khaili Mohamed – Professor at ENSET Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca (UH2C)

CivicTech provides citizens with digital tools to interact with their local governments, report issues, propose solutions, and vote on urban projects. This circle will bring together tech leaders, municipal representatives, and engaged citizens to discuss concrete solutions that enable more inclusive and dynamic participation.

Keywords: CivicTech, Local Democracy, Citizen Participation, Public Consultation, Digital Engagement

Moderator: Asmae El Hajji – Program Director at the Moroccan Institute of Leadership
Speakers:
Oumaima Idrissi – Elected Member of the Casablanca City Council and Vice-President of the Anfa District
Etoundi Essomba - Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Councils and Cities of Cameroon, Head of the Digitalization Project
Sandra Tchetche Kokoura – Head of Studies and Project Management, Autonomous District of Abidjan
Fatima-Zahra Biaz - General Director, New Work Lab
Fatima Jaldou Orsatelli – General Manager, WebForce 3
Mounir Benyoussef – Professor in the English Department, Hassan II University of Casablanca

Technological innovation is revolutionizing the world of sports, whether for athletes, spectators, or facility managers. This plenary session will explore how new technologies – artificial intelligence, connected devices, augmented reality, and performance analysis – are transforming the sports ecosystem. Experts, startups, and sports institutions will share their visions and projects for a smarter, more interactive, and accessible sport.

Keywords: Sportech, Digital Transformation, AI, Connected Devices, Immersive Experience, Performance Analysis

Moderator: Karim Dronet - Journalist, Founder of sportpro.ma
Speakers:
François Herault - Project Manager for International Relations, General Delegation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris, France
Matthieu De Broca - EMEA Commercial Director and Strategic Accounts, AKILA
Lotfi Said - Professor of Higher Education at the ENS, Hassan II University of Casablanca
Paul Kallee-Grover MBE - Founder and Managing Director of Ki Partnerships and Specialist Business Advisor to Liverpool City Council.
Andrew Nightingale - Fullstack Developer with OdinS Solutions, Murcia, Spain

Smart technologies are transforming both sports infrastructure and the way individuals engage in sports. This panel will address innovations shaping connected and sustainable stadiums while exploring technological tools— wearables, AI, data—that optimize performance, prevent injuries, and promote healthier, more personalized sports practices. By bringing together experts in urban planning, sports, health, and innovation, the discussions aim to outline an integrated vision of the sport of tomorrow, at the crossroads of spectator experience, sustainability, and well-being.

Keywords: Smart stadium, connected infrastructure, sustainability, energy management, spectator experience, wearables, sports performance, personalized training, injury prevention, urban health and well-being.

Moderator: Dounia Siraj - Journalist and Host at Radiomars
Speakers:
Mohammed-Amine Hejji - CEO of BLUEDOVE
Abdelouahid Lyhyaoui - Professor of High Professor, PES - ENSA Tangier de l’Enseignement Supérieur, PES - ENSA Tanger
Baha Rabii – Consultant in Nutrition, Epidemiology, and Public Health
Abdelilah Braksa - Dean of the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences Ain Chock – Hassan II University of Casablanca (UH2C)
Abderrahim Rharib – Research Professor at ENCG Casablanca, Specialist in Sports Governance

Sustainable mobility is at the heart of smart city challenges. This session will focus on innovative solutions to reinvent urban mobility by combining public transport, electric vehicles, and smart infrastructure. Experts, urban planners, and mobility sector leaders will present concrete projects and discuss strategies to make mobility more eco-friendly, seamless, and accessible while enhancing the quality of life for citizens.

Keywords: Sustainable Mobility, Smart Cities, Public Transport, Electric Vehicles, Connected Infrastructure

Moderator: Aziz Berrahou - Engineer, Consultant in Sustainable Urban Mobility
Speakers:
Charbel Aoun - Head of Smart Spaces and Local Government (EMEA), NVIDIA
Wu Jianghong - Vice President of Shanghai International Exhibition Group, General Manager of Shanghai Intex Exhibition Co., Ltd
François Herault - Project Manager for International Relations, General Delegation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris, France
Frank Köster - Founding Director, German Aerospace Center (DLR) - Sankt Augustin - Germany
Thomas Grechenig - Professor at Vienna University of Technology, Global IT Architect, Academic & Digital Innovator
Rachida Nafaa - Lecturer-Researcher at Hassan II University of Casablanca
Carlo Aberini - Director of Sustainable Real Estate Innovation Lab (SuRE In Lab) at UM6P

Public transport plays a central role in smart cities. This circle will explore how technologies can enable seamless interconnection between different modes of transport, thus facilitating citizens' mobility. Experts and practitioners will share examples of multimodal transport systems, the challenges in making them more accessible and efficient, and how these innovations contribute to a more sustainable and resilient city.

Keywords: Public Transport, Interconnection, Multimodal Mobility, Technologies, Accessibility

Moderator: Abdelhak Mahmoudi – Professor at Mohammed V University of Rabat
Speakers:
Giovanni Coppa - Head of Digital Innovation, Hanover, Germany
Aissam Benkarim- Senior Project Manager – Transport & Mobility
Davide Schiavon- Solutions Partners Lead Europe, Middle East, and Africa at NVIDIA, La Grande-Motte, Occitanie, France
Youssef El Alaoui - Co-founder of Mobiblanc
Mohamed Youssfi- Lecturer-Researcher, Director of the Laboratory “Computer Science, AI, and Cybersecurity,” ENSET Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca (UH2C)

This circle will focus on the design of urban infrastructure that supports sustainable mobility. Participants will discuss the challenges and opportunities related to public space planning, the integration of electric vehicle solutions, and the creation of multimodal transport zones. The goal is to share best practices and innovative ideas for building more inclusive, resilient cities that meet the mobility needs of tomorrow.

Keywords: Urban Infrastructure, Sustainable Mobility, Electric Vehicles, Urban Planning, Resilience

Moderator: Abdelkader Betari - University Professor, PhD in Computer Science and Mathematics from Aix-Marseille University
Speakers:
Youssef Mazouz – Cybersecurity Expert, Chair of the Advisory Committee for Ethical and Fair AI in Africa
Anass Amazirh – Architect (DPLG), Specialist in Mobility, Urban Planning, and Sustainable Development
Martin Loidl – Head of Mobility Lab, UNIGIS, University of Salzburg, Department of Geoinformatics, Austria
Mohammed Hakim Belkadi – Consultant Architect, Expert Data Designer in Predictive Urban Ecosystems and Interconnected Environments
Amin Medjber – Founder & CEO – BFRET